As per the kinetic theory of gases,which of the following statements is/are true?
$(a)$ Temperature of a gas is a measure of the average kinetic energy of a molecule.
$(b)$ Temperature of a gas depends on the nature of the gas.
$(c)$ Heavier molecules have lower average speed.
$(d)$ Lighter molecules have lower average speed.

  • A
    $a$ and $b$ are true
  • B
    $b$ and $c$ are true
  • C
    $a$ and $c$ are true
  • D
    $b$ and $d$ are true

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